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Mary Reid Obituary

REID, Mary Jo Baldwin, Mary Jo Baldwin Reid, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the age of 79 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Jodie Woodrow Baldwin and Mary Farson Baldwin of Danville, VA and her infant brother, Jodie Llewellyn Baldwin.

As a nurse at Virginia Baptist and St. Mary's Hospitals, Mary Jo's compassion and care touched many lives. She was devoted to her family, especially her precious children and grandchildren, and tenderly cared for her mother for the last decade of her life.

Mary Jo leaves behind husband, Boyce George Reid of Midlothian; children, Susan Reid Chadduck (Michael) of Spokane, WA; Christopher Boyce Reid (Lynn) of Midlothian; and grandchildren, Matthew Harrison Chadduck, Benjamin Reid Chadduck, and Jonathan Michael Chadduck, all of Spokane, WA, also James Allan Reid and Ruby Anne Reid of Midlothian.

The family extends their gratitude to all the dedicated nurses and staff at The Women's Cancer and Wellness Institute, The Women's Center at Johnston-Willis, Enhabit/Encompass Home Health, and James River Hospice.

Services will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Heritage Funeral Service 427 Graves Mill Road in Lynchburg, VA; visitation at 11 a.m. until service time with interment to follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mary Jo's name to the VCU Massey Cancer Center.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 17, 2023.

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Allen Cheatwood

December 19, 2023

Sorry to hear that Mary Jo I know you don´t know me I was a neighbor when she was a teenager than. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Lana and Marv Nochowitz

December 19, 2023

Words can not express how saddened I am by the loss of Mary Jo. She was my roommate during our Jr and Senior yrs at VBH and remained a friend to this day. I am so very saddened that she has left us but I´ll always cherish my many memories. Prayers for you and your lovely family.

Briggs Beadell

December 18, 2023

Boyce, I'm so sorry for and your family. My prayers I send to you and your family. Briggs

Diane Strobl

December 17, 2023

Our sympathy and peace to each of you.
Love, Diane and Ken Strobl

Debbi Harris

December 17, 2023

Boyce I´m so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers sent for you and your family´s peace at this time. Love Debbi Pugh Harris

Bonnie Jean Pugh Herncall

December 17, 2023

My prayers to you and the family . May your memories bring some comfort.

Dawn Tinsley´s Arrington

December 17, 2023

Boyce, Mary Jo was a classmate of mine at VBH. She was such a kind & gentle spirit. Please give my condolences to your entire family! Barry & I send our thoughts & prayers to you & the family. Barry & Dawn Arrington

Joyce Maddox

December 17, 2023

Boyce, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

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